Violinist Asmussen, 1 of Denmark's best known jazzmen, dies
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) ― Danish jazz violinist Svend Asmussen, who played with legends Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Toots Thielemans, has died. He was 100.
Asmussen's son Claus 確認するd the death to The Associated 圧力（をかける） Tuesday. His father was one of Denmark's best-known jazz musicians abroad and considered a swinging 広大な／多数の／重要な at home.
Known as the Fiddling Viking, Asmussen's gigs 含むd 業績／成果s with guitarist Django Reinhardt and violist Stephane Grappelli.
FILE - This Sept. 7, 20 15 とじ込み／提出する photo shows Svend Asmussen at his home. Danish jazz violinist Svend Asmussen who played with legends Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Toots Thielemans, has died. He was 100. Asmussen's son Claus 確認するd the death to The Associated 圧力（をかける） on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017. (Ida Munch/Polfoto 経由で AP, とじ込み／提出する)
He also was member of a popular swing trio with Danish guitarist Ulrik Neumann and Swedish singer Alice Babs, best known for their cheerful and swinging scat.
Born Feb. 28, 1916, Asmussen is 生き残るd by his second wife and three children from his first marriage.
FILE - This Sept. 7, 2015 とじ込み／提出する photo shows Svend Asmussen at his home. Danish jazz violinist Svend Asmussen who played with legends Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Toots Thielemans, has died. He was 100. Asmussen's son Claus 確認するd the death to The Associated 圧力（をかける） on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017. (Ida Munch/Polfoto 経由で AP, とじ込み／提出する)
